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Weekend Metro Delays, Track Work for Aug. 9 - 11

There is no scheduled track work Aug. 9 - 11 on the Yellow or Green lines.

By Shaun Courtney 

Metro's weekend track work schedule will impact the Red, Blue and Orange lines for the weekend of Aug. 9 - 11. Work begins at 10 p.m. Friday and continues through system closing Sunday.

There is no scheduled work this weekend on the Green or Yellow lines.

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Trains every 20 minutes with additional trains between Dupont Circle & NoMa

Red Line trains will operate as follows:

  • Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: Every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

  • Additional trains between Dupont Circle & NoMa-Gallaudet: Every 10 minutes 9AM-9PM

Work Performed: Between Dupont Circle and Van Ness, crews will make improvements to third-rail infrastructure, mitigate tunnel leaks and repair catwalks.  Between Rhode Island Ave and Takoma, crews will install cable for Emergency Trip Stations and continue platform rebuilding work.

Travel Tips

  • If traveling between the eastern side of the Red Line and the Green or Yellow lines, consider making the connection at Fort Totten.

  • Metrobus service may provide an alternate travel option for some riders, especially those along Wisconsin or Connecticut avenues.  To check, plan your trip using Trip Planner and select the "bus only" option.


ORANGE LINE

Trains every 20 minutes



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